Early Care Doula and Lactation

06/04/2026

Babies at the beach! It's a highlight for me every summer to see young children enjoying and exploring the outdoors. Recently moms were asking about sun safety, so I have compiled information from the American Academy of Pediatrics
https://www.earlycaredoula.com/blog-1/beach-and-sun-safety-for-cape-cod-babies-5
(and yes, I know this baby 💕)

Keeping babies cool and protected from the sun can be a challenge. Here are some safety recommendations from the AAP to play safely this summer.

06/03/2026

Attended the Maternal Support Network meeting this morning where the Support Network Supervisor from Postpartum Support International presented the many ways PSI offers mental health services, support groups, peer mentors and classes to families. Excellent online and in person resources nationwide!

We are here to help. Connect with a PSI Coordinator in your area, contact our Helpline, Chat with an Expert or connect with us on social media.

06/01/2026

Happy June! Here is the calendar of Supporting Momma groups this month for moms and babies. Notice a Wednesday group in Eastham.
As always, we welcome any new mom who is interested in attending for comfort, friendship, play and muffins!

05/26/2026

I had the extraordinary experience 5 days ago to attend a dear friend's birth. Hard to put into words what an honor it was to support my friend through labor, witness her baby's first hours, and comfort her as she established safe and successful feeding practices for her baby. It all inspired me to write this (and probably many more) blog post.

Safe preparation and storage of breastmilk and formula for bottle feeding your baby

05/14/2026

"Participants (postpartum women) described how social well-being (including interpersonal relationships, functional support, and social support) facilitated positive functioning and emotional well-being."
Evidence and an invitation to attend moms groups and welcome doula support!

Postpartum mental health is more than the absence of mental illness, it also includes emotional, social, and functional well-being.

A new qualitative study in the Journal of Midwifery & Women’s Health explored postpartum mental health among people who experienced high-risk pregnancies complicated by hypertension or diabetes. Through in-depth interviews, participants described how strong relationships, family support, and supportive partners helped foster well-being during the postpartum period.

At the same time, challenges such as infant feeding difficulties, financial and housing insecurity, and ongoing health concerns created barriers to positive mental health. Participants also described a limited role of the perinatal care team in supporting mental well-being.

These findings underscore the importance of recognizing postpartum mental health as a distinct and essential component of maternal well-being , one that can be strengthened through supportive family networks and responsive health care systems.

05/14/2026

Updated May Supporting Momma group schedule! Next group is this Saturday at 9:00am at South Dennis Free Public Library. Hope to see you!

05/06/2026

In honor of all the moms I know - here is a Mother's Day invitation to think about and request what would mean the most to you this Mother's Day. With some time to nurture yourself, how would you most like to spend it?
If you'd like me to email you a PDF, send a message

Your special day - how would you like to spend some time?

05/03/2026

Always appreciative when a mom takes the time to leave me a testimonial - thank you!!

05/01/2026

Happy May! Our Supporting Momma groups are blooming and growing just like the flowers on Cape Cod. Moms and babies - please join us for sharing, supporting, laughing, playing and eating muffins! Thursdays at Cape Cod Children's Place and Saturday 5/16 at South Dennis Free Public Library.

04/22/2026

Sharing the updated Supporting Momma group flyers from Cape Cod Children's Place. Join us each Thursday in Eastham or monthly in Dennis! Come for support, sharing, learning, baby play and momma muffins!